Your Poudre School District newsletter

Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023

Graduates in red gowns throw up their caps in celebration.

Photo caption: The Class of 2022 from Rocky Mountain High School celebrates graduation.

Graduation rate soars in PSD

Poudre School District's four-year graduation rate for the Class of 2022 surpassed the state average by nearly five percentage points and is the highest four-year graduation rate recorded since 2005, according to data released Tuesday by the Colorado Department of Education. This achievement is a celebration for the entire district and community. Learn more about district and school graduation data on the PSD website.>>

Student actors in 1920s outfits hold up jazz hands on stage.

Photo caption: Fort Collins High School students perform "Chicago" in November 2022.

Student actors perform at Colorado Thespian Conference

Fort Collins High School's performance of "Chicago" was the sole musical production in the state invited to perform a full show at the Colorado Thespian Conference (or ThesCon) last month in Denver. In addition, three Poudre High School students received Superior ratings for individual performances and qualified to present at the International Thespian Festival this June. Learn more about PSD's presence at ThesCon on the PSD website.>>

Words the more hands that interlock, the heavier the burden we can lift, with image of MLK.

Photo caption: Image of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the words, "The more hands that interlock, the heavier the burden we can lift."

Martin Luther King Jr. Day March Jan. 16

Poudre School District, Colorado State University, and the city of Fort Collins will host a march celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day starting at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 16. The 1.3-mile march will begin at Washington Park, 301 Maple St., and end at the CSU Lory Student Center. The march will be followed by speakers, including poet and political activist Panama Soweto. Learn more about the event on our website.>>

Photo caption: Books and tech both part of modern curriculum.

Open book with a laptop and numerous icons.

Review curriculum options Jan. 17-19

You are invited to help PSD select the next elementary literacy curriculum by attending one of three Literacy Engagement Nights next week at Eyestone, Rocky Mountain, and Fossil Ridge. Learn more about Literacy Engagement Nights in this article.>>

Photo caption: Smiling piggy bank with mortarboard.

Piggy bank with a graduation cap and coins.

Seniors: apply for scholarships

The PSD Scholarship Application is a unique opportunity to apply to more than 30 scholarships solely available to PSD students. Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 27. Apply now on the Future Ready Scholarship page.>>

Photo caption: FRHS marching band honored at board meeting.

Students lined up with a marching band award banner at a board meeting.

School Board Recognitions

From winning state and national competitions to saving lives, people in PSD are doing amazing things. Watch the Board of Education's latest Board Recognitions celebrating fantastic people and watch Superintendent Board Reports.>>